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Turn Up the Heat with Tom Horn Gaming’s New Slot, Hot Blizzard Deluxe
Tom Horn Gaming, the award-winning iGaming supplier, is turning up the temperature this winter with the release of Hot Blizzard Deluxe.
Scheduled to go live on 5 December, this fery slot promises to deliver an electrifying gaming experience with explosive features, blazing visuals, and high-intensity gameplay that players love.
Expanding Wilds and Super Free Spins with Wild Reel
At the core of the Hot Blizzard Deluxe’s gameplay is the Expanding Wilds feature, where Wild symbols not only fll entire reels but also come with blazing multiplier values of x1, x2, x5, or x10. Whenever a Wild lands as part of a winning combination, it transforms the symbols above and below into Wilds, forming an Expanding Wild and creating opportunities for massive wins. What’s more, if multiple Wilds appear on the screen, their multiplier values are added together before being applied to the win, offering truly explosive payout potential.
The game’s Free Spins feature takes the thrill even higher. By landing three Star symbols, players trigger 10 Free Spins, where the middle reel transforms into a fully Wild reel with multiplier values that change on every spin. For those seeking even more fery rewards, the Super Free Spins feature is activated by landing four Star symbols. Here, the middle reel consists entirely of x10 Wilds, setting the stage for some truly monumental wins.
Adding a unique twist to the gameplay is Tom Horn Gaming’s QuickX™ feature, which offers players instant access to the game’s most exciting features. Players can select from four distinct options: triple the chance to trigger Free Spins for a x1.5 bet multiplier, spin with a random Expanding Wild for a x25 bet multiplier, enjoy Free Spins with the Wild Reel for a x50 bet multiplier, or dive straight into the Super Free Spins with a x10 Wild Reel for a x200 bet multiplier. This feature ensures that players can customise their gaming experience and jump straight into the action whenever they choose.
A Game That Keeps the Flames Burning
Set against a fery backdrop, Hot Blizzard Deluxe combines cutting-edge mechanics with visually striking design and a soundtrack that amplifes the heat. The game’s dynamic features ensure that every spin has the potential to deliver thrilling moments and substantial wins, making it an instant favourite among players of all levels.
“With Hot Blizzard Deluxe, we’ve taken our commitment to player engagement and entertainment to the next level. The combination of features like Expanding Wilds, Free Spins, and the QuickX™ mechanic provides an experience that’s not only visually stunning but also incredibly rewarding. This is a game that will appeal to a wide range of players, and we’re excited to see it light up the reels for our partners and their players,” said Katarina Slaninova, Head of Marketing at Tom Horn Gaming.
The game will be available across the supplier’s extensive network of partners from 5 December 2024. Get ready to turn up the heat and let fortune blaze bright with Hot Blizzard Deluxe!
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Carlo Santarelli
Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. Names Carlo Santarelli Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations

Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc. announced that Carlo Santarelli has been appointed Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy and Investor Relations, a new position at the Company. Mr. Santarelli will begin his new position on August 18, 2025 and will report to GLPI President and Chief Operating Officer, Brandon Moore.
Mr. Santarelli brings over 25 years of Wall Street experience in Equity Research and Investment Banking to his new role and joins the Company from Deutsche Bank where he was Managing Director of Gaming & Lodging Equity Research. Prior to Deutsche Bank, Mr. Santarelli held similar positions at Bear Stearns, JP Morgan and Wells Fargo. He consistently ranked highly in Institutional Investor and other sell-side analyst research polls as a thought leader in the space, providing unique perspectives on industry events and trends with his data-driven approach and stock picking talent. Carlo Santarelli graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.A. in Economics in 2000.
Peter Carlino, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of GLPI, said: “We’ve known and respected Carlo’s research work on the gaming, lodging and gaming REIT sectors for many years. Carlo brings to GLPI an in-depth knowledge of the industry and its participants, having experienced GLPI’s original formation of the gaming triple-net-REIT structure from a research analyst and capital markets perspective. We value his deep network of contacts among institutional investors, sell-side analysts and a wide range of gaming industry operators and we look forward to the value of his contributions.”
In his new role, Mr. Santarelli will work with Mr. Carlino and GLPI’s senior management to develop and evaluate growth opportunities and strategic relationships, and will oversee investor relations interactions.
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Industry News
VIP Play Announces Departure of Chief Financial Officer

VIP Play, a technology-driven leader in interactive consumer engagement, announced that Jim Mackey, the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, will step down from his role, effective August 8, 2025.
The Company has initiated a transition process and is in the process of identifying a successor. Mackey will assist in an orderly transition over the coming weeks.
“We thank Jim for his contributions to the Company, particularly during a transformative period for our business. We remain focused on executing our strategic priorities, including financial visibility, operating efficiency, and delivering value to our stakeholders,” said Les Ottolenghi, CEO of VIP Play.
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eSports
Esports Charts Becomes Official Viewership Analytics Partner of StarLadder Budapest Major 2025

Esports Charts, the leading esports viewership analytics provider, has partnered with StarLadder, a pioneering tournament organiser. The Budapest Major 2025 marks a highly anticipated comeback for StarLadder, as it is their first Counter-Strike Major since 2019 and a significant return to the top-tier esports arena.
As the official analytics partner of the StarLadder Budapest Major 2025, Esports Charts will provide comprehensive, real-time audience data and insights throughout the event. This will empower organisers, teams, sponsors and fans with unparalleled transparency and a deeper understanding of the tournament’s global reach.
Artyom Odintsov, Co-founder and CEO of Esports Charts, said: “We are thrilled and proud to provide viewership analytics for StarLadder for the Budapest Major 2025. Since both Esports Charts and StarLadder are Ukraine-born companies, we share similar values and deal with similar challenges, which brings us even closer.
“It’s genuinely exciting to follow how viewership will develop at this Major. But knowing the expertise, drive, and passion that the organizers are bringing, I have no doubt we’ll witness some incredible things happen in Budapest.
“Esports Charts has always been driven by a mission to provide the esports community with accurate, actionable data, and we look forward to showcasing the impact and audience engagement of this world-class event.”
StarLadder has been a driving force in global esports for almost 15 years now, since hosting its first tournaments in 2011. Renowned for its innovation and reliability, the company has organised some of the industry’s most iconic events. These include the StarLadder Berlin Major 2019, which accumulated over 44 million hours watched and remains in the top 10 CS events by this metric, and the legendary StarSeries tournaments which started back in 2012.
Viacheslav Shcherbakov, Sales and Partnerships at StarLadder, said: “We’ve been working with Esports Charts since their founding and have always valued their professionalism and integrity. In a market where reliable data is essential, Esports Charts provides honest, transparent numbers, exactly the kind of insights sponsors and stakeholders rely on when assessing the potential reach of a World Championship event.
“We’re confident that this partnership will result in a high-quality analysis of our tournament’s performance and the audience data we’ll report to our partners. It’s a collaboration built on trust, shared values, and a deep understanding of what it takes to elevate esports to the next level.”
The Starladder Budapest Major 2025 will be held from November 24 to December 14 in Budapest, Hungary. The event will bring together the world’s top 32 Counter-Strike 2 teams to compete for a $1.25 million prize pool and one of the most prestigious titles in esports.
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